Multiple Choice
Why would a patient with hyperthyroidism be prescribed the drug methimazole (Tapa-zole) ?
A) To limit the effect of the pituitary on the thyroid.
B) To destroy part of the hyperactive thyroid tissue.
C) To stimulate the pineal gland.
D) To block the production of thyroid hormones.
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